Book 13: Sunshine [Video/Action]

[savedtheworld]

[It's another New Feather season, which normally means more busy times at the Welcome Center in setting up to greet the new arrivals. But today, Aang's preoccupied himself with something else: that it's been a whole year since Ikki first appeared here in Luceti, and he had seen the first fellow air nomad since he'd woken from the iceberg. He remembers that light she brought into his life. He knows that she might realize this, too - that aside from the few weeks in which she was briefly sent home, it's been a year since she's been seperated from her home. From her family that raised her and her baby brother who has just been born. So he's intent on making this day as special as possible. In the morning, when she wakes up, he's ready to give her the full royal princess treatment, and others around the house are encouraged to do so as well, even wearing clothes that look like those of a royal retainer.

That morning, he does find some time to himself to address the journals.]

[Video, Filtered from Ikki]

[Aang's wearing a servant-y get-up that looks something like this, with his arrow peeking out from the hat. There's mixed emotions on his face. He's sad at Ikki been trapped here and away from her family for so long - while having to endure all the stresses and traumas that come with Luceti life. But he's also sentimental and grateful for all the time he's been able to spend with Ikki and make her feel better - time that he knows he won't have at home.]

Hi, everyone. It's me, Aang. I just wanted to make sure you all knew that today... It's a very special day. Today it's been one year since Ikki got here in Luceti. Her family was only here for a little bit after she first got here, and she hasn't been able to see them here since then.

So, I just have a favor to ask you. If you see Ikki today, can you do what you can to help treat her like a princess? An Avatar princess! I want her to remember this day as... as a reminder and a celebration of all the good times she's had here and all the friends that she's made here. So that she doesn't have to associate it with... you know, with missing her family. I really want to thank everyone who's looked out for her in this time and made her smile. And I hope we can keep on making her smile for as long as she'll be here.

[Action]

[He does manage to spend some time in the day not entertaining Ikki after school. He spends about a half hour at the Welcome Center to try to greet new arrivals and such, and he also spends some time at the bakery, where he makes some treats for Ikki - while keeping in mind what to prepare for Katara's coming birthday. And he leaves some extra - cookies, cupcakes and the like - for anyone who stops by.]

Comments

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[twinlionfists]

[Hinata manages to catch the boy's broadcast and she smiles at the reason for this.]

If I manage to find your granddaughter, Aang-san, I will make an effort to be especially nice to her.

[Not that Hinata would ever be cruel to a child of any kind, but Ikki was a child that had piqued her interest since Masaomi's birthday party.]

[Video, filtered]

[savedtheworld]

Thank you, Hinata. I knew I could count on you. I'm sure you'll come across her eventually! [He smiles. It's good to see this renewed friendship being extended to Ikki.]

[Filtered]

[generalflirt]

Yeah, yeah. You got it, Aang-kun. [That he remembers a day... Hah. He remembers Katara's birthday, fiasco as it was, more than that day Ikki showed up. Maybe because a point a few days before felt more surreal]

[Filtered]

[savedtheworld]

Thanks, Masaomi. I knew I could count on you. [He points a finger at the screen in imitation of Masaomi. And he tries to think of something to jokingly sat - remembering that time Gold pretended to be like a radio operator on Appa, and he tries to go for that.] Roger roger!

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[wise_maiden]

You're always so attentive, Aang, and I know she would be happy for it. I'm just concerned that you may be going overboard. It is all right for her to miss her family. And she's still very young - growing older, but ... still impressionable.

[filtered]

[savedtheworld]

What do you mean? I just want her to have lots of fun today. Am I... overboard?

[Voice]

[thefinaljedi]

It has been, hasn't it?

[Luke sounds vaguely thoughtful, remembering just how...odd...things had been when Ikki arrived. With him being possessed and all.]

I'll make sure to find her a gift, for sure. What does she like? I honestly wouldn't know what to get a kid that age for her birthday.

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Thank you, Luke. You don't have to do that. But she'll like almost anything you give her. She really likes... rainbows and dolls and art and fluffy animals, the color pink...

[Voice]

[therewerefifty]

[A year by herself, huh... Makie remembers the energetic girl she met out by the air gates, most certainly. But she's a little confused. A whole year?]

Did her grandfather return home?

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Huh? No, I'm right here, Makie!

I'm... I'm Grandpa!

[written]

[not_a_troll]

I see! Aang, have you contemplated the fact that this is a great possibility to make a cake for her? A large one? Preferrably with sprinkles and whipped cream on top?

[written]

[savedtheworld]

Don't worry, Loki! I've been thinking of that. I'll be working on one at the bakery later today!

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[theboywiththebook]

[Henry's only spoken with Ikki a handful of times and while she was nice, he's never really talked to her much. But, upon hearing Aang's little story, he can almost imagine what Ikki might be thinking. Maybe she was putting on a happy face not to worry others, because he knows how much it hurts not to have family here at all.

He clenches his book in his hands as he glances down at it and then to the journal on the table. When he's got an idea of what to say, he goes on video.]

I got a book here about fairy tales. Maybe we can get some ideas of what to do for her today with the whole princess thing.

[He can't read it but he remembers the stories enough to be able to contribute.]

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[savedtheworld]

[Oh, he's one of the kids from school. Aang's been meaning to get to know him better.]

That's a great idea! She really loves fairy tales, and so do I! Do you have any in mind?

video.

[herotypical]

Wow. It's really been that long?

video.

[savedtheworld]

It really has. Can you believe it? Time really does fly - even faster than an eel hound!

[Filtered]

[origami_ninja]

I can make her a present.

[Filtered]

[savedtheworld]

That's very kind of you, Konan. You don't have to... but thank you.

[audio]

[dangerouswind]

Time flies. I'll seek her out.

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[savedtheworld]

Thanks, Temari! It really does fly, huh?

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[fourthgenerationprincess]

Of course I will! Ikki's a princess? What does she look like?

[filtered video]

[savedtheworld]

Well she wears clothes like mine a lot! She's smaller than me, just about eight, and she has dark hair that she wears in buns a lot! But you'll know her when you see her... mostly because she'll introduce herself really quickly!

[Filtered Video]

[tailasoldastime]

Like a... princess? How?

[Is this like how he was treated like a prince those many years ago? Are you sure that's what you want, Aang?]

[Filtered Video]

[savedtheworld]

Like... princessy! Act like everything's all fancy and make sure she feels special!

[Voice]

[bubblywishes]

[While Norma doesn't exactly know this Ikki person (seriously? That's her name??), the story she hears does indeed strike a bit of a chord with her. Growing up in Luceti without much of her family for the long run...yeah. It's a lot like Sophie, and it won't ever not be rather bittersweet a tale. Luceti just delights in breaking apart friends and families, doesn't it? Sigh, may as well try and be a little nicer to this Icky kid or whatever... But, first thing's first--]

Just how old is this kid anyway? I mean, I wouldn't be anything less than my sweet, cherubic, pleasant, and wonderful self to those who deserve it, but humor me here. I've kinda heard this story before, aaaand I'm curious.

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Well... she's 7! But I guess you could say she's like 8. But I guess your right. Too many kids get stuck here without people to take care of them.

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[derpivity]

[Why you so precious, granddad?? When Minato's finished listening to what Aang had to say, he gives the other a wide smile. Even when Aang doesn't look like a year older than Naruto, his tone is filled with love for his granddaughter.]

You don't have to worry about it, Aang. Ikki's a good child, I'm sure no one will even dare be rude to her. [So yes, consider him treating Ikki like a speshul princess too.]

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[savedtheworld]

[This is someone he hasn't talked to, yet. But something about him looks oddly familiar... almost like an adult-seeming version of someone he's met.]

Hey, thanks! I don't think anyone would be mean to her, either. It's weird when I heard that she doesn't get along with people. But I hope everyone's even nice than ever to her today! She really deserves it.